Photographer's Note

Many houses in this small town are very very old. The houses are almost falling apart. Here you see a door of such a house. People are still living for generations. The door is a wooden one. On both sides of the door, there are two small shelves where the earthenware lamps are lighted and kept for prosperity

Hi Lakshmi,
we can see a lot of things in this composition, there are several objects hanging of the wall and of the door, which they give a good graphical wealth to this image of the old wall.
The photo has a great sharpness and a good luminosity, as well as a few very natural colors, which give it a good aesthetic level.
Excellent work.
I wish a Merry Christmas for you and for your family.
Josep

Good day.
Old door with a metal section, decorated with flowers and charms, beautiful images.
Good shot severity, contrast and display.
Have a nice day and time, in our first calendar day of winter and cold.
All the best.
Paja.

Ciao dear Lakshmi,
also this is India, the real one of the common people, that of every day, that of the poor but dignified people. You have captured a beautiful close-up, with perfect photo quality, especially the sharpness and the definition of the details. Sincere compliments, dear friend!
Ciao, have a nice Friday!
Paolo

Sorry for my late reaction as always due to heavy work weekday. But I really enjoy your works very much.
So artstic and tatseful shot this time!
Great tight vertical framework, so comfortable color coordination as your usual style.
Thanks for sharing with your finest work and have a good day,
Best regrads.

Dear Lakshmi, Shooting a really appropriate to Christmas, I really like the worn look of this gate and colors that contrast well with the colors of the wall, the image is very sharp, very good also all amulets for good luck and Puja, Merry Christmas to you and your family, all the best, Valter

The old door seems to have very important functions, which is more than a mere doorway to simply go though to enter a house. Above the door I see some items fixed to protect the house (?). Such items are most eye-catching such as a stone with a black thread tied and hanging above the door. This kind of symbol here in my country is use to indicate to people not to proceed beyond certain points. We often find such stone in gardens. Here this stone is placed there to prevent an unwanted spirit from entering the house? Well-used doors try to tell us many stories. I wish that I had the knowledge to understand the meaning of all the beliefs associated with doors. The photo is full of such representations. The doors are alive and well cared for. The photo reveals full of symbolism to be understood, it must be intriguing to understand the meaning of them.

With my very best and warm regards,
Have a very nice evening, Lakshmi
Nobu.